Senior IV&V Project Lead: Governance & Oversight

Maximus; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an IV&V Project Manager to lead independent oversight and assessment activities for complex technology implementation and modernization programs. This role blends project management with IV&V responsibilities to evaluate governance, controls, risk, and delivery effectiveness, while providing objective recommendations and executive-level reporting.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, coordinate teams, and deliver client-facing assessments, reports, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience leading technology implementation, modernization, system integration, or digital transformation initiatives.
• 2+ years of experience performing IV&V, QA, QC, PMO governance, project oversight, audit, compliance review, or comparable independent assessment activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior level individual contributor or project manager depending on project.
• Manage the resource allocation process within the functional unit and work cooperatively with senior management to ensure utilization goals.
• Serve as the central point of contact and primary interface for all project related issues.
• Manage client expectations effectively.
• Maintain and provide availability information for all resources.
• Facilitate team design discussions to ensure appropriate solutions are implemented.
• Ensure the project is in compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Ensure all appropriate costs are included in quarterly forecasts.
• Lead IV&V engagements supporting technology implementation, modernization, digital transformation, and system integration initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute assessment activities, including document reviews, stakeholder interviews, workshops, and operational reviews.
• Assess project governance, management effectiveness, risk and issue management, schedule performance, organizational readiness, vendor performance, and implementation progress.
• Analyze project artifacts, performance metrics, and delivery processes to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop findings, recommendations, executive briefings, assessment reports, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and executive leadership while providing objective, evidence-based insight.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, assessment methodologies, and quality standards across the IV&V practice.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to business development, proposal, and practice-growth activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Risk management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Maximus is seeking an IV&V Project Manager to lead independent oversight and assessment activities for complex technology implementation and modernization programs. This role blends project management with IV&V responsibilities to evaluate governance, controls, risk, and delivery effectiveness, while providing objective recommendations and executive-level reporting.

The successful candidate will manage engagements, coordinate teams, and deliver client-facing assessments, reports, and